Hugh James

Drawing upon 'incredible knowledge and expertise', both in relation to the substantive law and the procedural rules, Hugh James provides 'pragmatic, commercially minded and robust' advice to public sector, private sector and not-for-profit clients across a wide-range of high-stakes contractual and commercial disputes, as well as niche areas concerning professional negligence and defamation. Team head Richard Locke has strong and well-established ties with numerous major regional heavyweights, including Welsh Water, which he recently successfully represented as an interested party in a judicial review surrounding a decision made by Cardiff Council to grant planning permission in respect of a sewage pumping station and associated surface water extraction scheme. The 'tenacious' Tracey Singlehurst-Ward leverages 'strong legal knowledge and excellent strategic insight' to good effect for clients seeking resolution of often highly complex issues relating to IP, media, sport and defamation. The 'very bright' Abigail Flanagan has 'excellent knowledge of the law and is brilliant with clients', which she effectively represents in relation to pensions and professional negligence matters, and core contractual/ shareholders disputes, including complex litigation involving injunctive relief.